Sustainability
Alliyah Mirza, Sustainability Coordinator | 503-977-8581
Electronics Recycling Event 2008
Computers, television sets, stereos, DVDs, CD players, electric lawnmowers – along with the random holiday cookie tin container – created a grave yard of sorts at the Sylvania Campus! Click for follow up story and photos.
Earth Week - April 21-24, 2008
April 21-25, 2008 - District-wide events were planned by the campus Green Teams! See below for the latest information on your campus' Earth Day and for contact information on how to become involved in PCC's annual celebration of environmental successes.
Sylvania Campus - Click Here for Details
April 21 - April 24: The Sylvania Campus hosted a film series, live comedy improv, a veggie dog eating contest, awards ceremony, and much more!
Rock Creek Campus - Click Here for Details
April 21st -25th: Rock Creek held a LOOP Celebration, touring the Environmental Studies Center, and forming a giant earth out of humans!
South East Center - Click Here for Details
April 21st and 22nd South East Center showed environmental films and hosted informational tables in the Great Hall.
Focus the Nation 2008
Focus the Nation was a district-wide success! PCC campuses had dozens of professors participating in the teach-in, all focused on global warming issues and solutions. PCC campuses also organized energy-centered special events and hosted guest speakers from varying professions.
Click to view Focus the Nation highlights from your campus:
How can we continue dialogue around climate change?
First, join your campus organizing committee:Click on your campus: Sylvania, Cascade, Rock Creek
If your campus is not listed, please contact alliyah.mirza@pcc.edu to start a group.
Where can I find classroom resources?
Instructors from every discipline are developing curriculum for Focus the Nation. You can get started by using some of the links found at the PCC Sustainability Resources page.